Brain zaps reveal secrets of aging and awareness

NCT ID NCT03655769

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looks at how aging changes our ability to become aware of patterns during a simple learning task. Researchers used a mild electrical current on the scalp to temporarily disrupt a brain area in 16 healthy adults aged 20-30. They then measured awareness of a tone-air puff pairing using a questionnaire and brain scans.

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